GOLDMUND
MIMESIS REFERENCE

CA$217,500

Description ▴

Driven by Class A Output Stage Drivers, this preamplifier is a maestro of minimalism, employed to guarantee the lowest Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Intermodulation Distortion (IMD). The result? A harmonious soundscape that resonates with authenticity and captures the very essence of the music. The Mimesis Reference defies convention with its mastery over Ultra-Low Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM). Every delicate transition, every crescendo, is imbued with a purity that embraces the essence of true fidelity.

A complete redesign of the power supply has been implemented, utilizing separate analogue and digital circuits. Custom audio-grade transformers are employed to drive each section of the preamplifier, ensuring optimal performance. Each side (left & right) of the preamplifier has its dedicated power supply, enhancing channel separation.

Product Specifications ▾

 

OUTPUT LEVELNominal level: 1.55 V RMS
Maximum output level (balanced): 9.6 V RMS
Maximum output level (unbalanced): 4.8 V RMS
Output impedance: 50 Ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSEThese values for any level to 10 V RMS:
+/- 0 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
+/- 3 dB, 0.2 Hz to 1.2 MHz
INPUT SENSITIVITYNominal level: 100 mV
Saturation level: 5 V RMS
Nominal input impedance: 39 kOhms
Separated input level adjustment for each of the 7
line inputs: -12 to 12 dB
INPUT LEVELMaximum input level (balanced): 9.6 V RMS
Maximum input level (unbalanced): 4.8 V RMS
GROUP DELAY
Propagation delay <300 ns stable with frequency
from DC to 200 kHz
DISTORTION1 V RMS output level, 80 kHz measurement
bandwidth
600 ohms termination impedance
THD unbalanced input to unbalanced output
0.0002 % flat with frequency
DISTORTION (CTD.)THD balanced input to balanced output 0.0001 %
flat with frequency
IMD unbalanced input to unbalanced output
0.0002 %
IMD balanced input to balanced output 0.0001 %
DISTORTIONIMD (SMPTE), unloaded: < 0.02 %
THD+N, unloaded: < 0.08 % from 20 Hz to 20
kHz at 30 Vrms output
SPEEDSlew rate of the amplification stages: 2500 V/us
Rise time: < 400 ns
NOISESignal-to noise ratio on line input: > 126 dB (0.01
Hz – 10 MHz)
Weighted ASA A: > 136 dB
POWERNominal line voltage: 115 V or 230 V
Input voltage range: +/- 15 %
Maximum power consumption: 70 W
GROUNDINGSeparated ground and earth signal
Connection optional between earth and ground to
cancel all ground loops
SAFETY FEATURESAutomatic switching to MUTING if the AC line
drops or is interrupted
Automatic protection against tape loops
FRONT PANEL CONTROLMUTING/POWER switch control
VOLUME control
BALANCE control
RECORD/MENU switch
PHASE/EDIT switch
7 INPUT
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS & CONTROLSPower connector
Earthing post (yellow-green)
Output connectors XLR (right & left) balanced
Output connectors RCA (right & left) for Tape and
Line outputs
Signal grounding post (black)
Input connectors XLR (right & left) balanced
Input connectors RCA (right & left) for Tape and
line inputs
Link float
RS232 Connector
POWER SUPPLY CONTROLSMain fuse (2.5 A slow-blow)
SIZE & WEIGHTPreamplifier
44 W x 16 H x 40.6 D (cm) – 17.3 W x 6.3 H x
16 D (inch)
20 kg
Power Supply
44 W x 16 H x 39 D (cm) – 17.3 W x 6.3 H x
15.4 D (inch)
25 kg